Upperclassmen Monday start-up Tell your 6:00 appointment
everything you believe to be true about the Apostle Paul
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2 Pray TUESDAY SCHOOL & COUNTRY
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Paul s Origin Story MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY NO
SCHOOL LABOR DAY ACTS 8-9 SAUL THE SLAUGHTERER ANANIAS GODS POWER
TO CHANGE PEOPLE ACTS 10-12 PETER & CORNELIUS SAULS PREP PERIOD
ACTS 13-14 ANTIOCH CHURCH PAULS 1 st MISSIONARY JOURNEY PAULS GRACE
SERMON ACTS 9-14 INTRO & ACTS 8-14QUIZ Reading Log Due THIS
WEEK IN NEW TESTAMENT LIT
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Paul s Origin Story ACTS CHAPTER 8 Birth name Saul, a religious
Jew, Pharisee. Acts 8:1a And Saul approved of his (Stephens)
execution. Christians were originally called the Way. Acts 8:1b-3
On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at
Jerusalem, and all but the apostles were scattered throughout Judea
and Samaria. Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him.
But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he
dragged off men and women and put them in prison.
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ACTS CHAPTER 8 -The Apostle Philip shares the good news in
Samaria. -Simon the Sorcerer received the good news in Jesus with
many other Samaritans. -The Apostles stayed living in Jerusalem but
would leave the city to teach and preach. ACTS CHAPTER 9 Author of
the book of Acts= Luke One of the most significant events in the
history of Christianity? Conversion of Saul on the Road to
Damascus.
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Paul s Origin Story ACTS CHAPTER 9 Acts 9:1-9 Saul is stopped
on the road to Damascus by Jesus Acts 9:10-16 Ananias answered the
Lord, Here am I. Ananias is honest with God with his feelings, but
still was obedient to Gods request.
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Paul s Origin Story ACTS CHAPTER 9 Acts 9:17-19a Transformation
of Saul BLIND Sight SEPERATED FROM GOD United OLD NATURE- New
Creation
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Upperclassmen Tuesday start-up What is your favorite part of
preparing for Christian service? Least favorite? Tell your
9:00.
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5 FINGER WEDNESDAY 5 FINGER PRAYER IN PARTNERS
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Paul s Origin Story MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY NO
SCHOOL LABOR DAY ACTS 8-9 SAUL THE SLAUGHTERER ANANIAS GODS POWER
TO CHANGE PEOPLE ACTS 10-12 PETER & CORNELIUS SAULS PREP PERIOD
ACTS 13-14 ANTIOCH CHURCH PAULS 1 st MISSIONARY JOURNEY PAULS GRACE
SERMON ACTS 9-14 INTRO & ACTS 8-14QUIZ Reading Log Due THIS
WEEK IN NEW TESTAMENT LIT
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Paul s Origin Story Acts 9:19b-31 (v22) But Saul increased all
thee more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in
Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ. Jews want to kill
Saul. His friends save him using a basket. Saul travels to
Jerusalem to meet the Apostles of Jesus. They are afraid until
trusted friend Barnabas tells them what happened. Saul preaches
freely in Jerusalem until they want to kill him. Then he ships off
for his homeTarsus.
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Paul s Origin Story ACTS CHAPTERS 10-11 -A Roman centurion
named Cornelius accepted Jesus offer of salvation. He and his
family were baptized. -Cornelius was the first recorded Gentile
conversion. Proof that the good news is for all people and not just
those of Jewish heritage. -The apostle Peter had to be convinced
that this was ok. God used unclean food as an example. Peter ate
according to the Law of Moses. God said Go ahead and eat anything
you can kill. Peter was confused by this but it happened three
times.
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Paul s Origin Story ACTS CHAPTERS 10-11 -This led to Peters
openness to share the good news with Cornelius. -Peter tells the
church family about this development. They praise Gods goodness.
Before chapter 13 all the people who have trusted Jesus for
salvation have been one of three things 1.Jewish 2.Part-Jewish
3.Jewish God-fearing
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Paul s Origin Story ACTS CHAPTERS 10-11 Acts 11:19-26 Barnabas
brings Saul to Antioch Antioch is the first place followers of
Jesus are called Christians. Christian- (n) a person who has
received Christ Jesus as Savior and Lord and is indwelled by the
Holy Spirit of God.
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Paul s Origin Story ACTS CHAPTERS 10-11 Acts 11:27-30 Barnabas
and Saul bring supplies to help fight famine to Jerusalem. ACTS
CHAPTER 12 James has been put to death by King Herod. Peter has
been arrested by King Herod. He is miraculously delivered by God
(Acts 12:3-24)
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Paul s Origin Story ACTS CHAPTER 12 King Herod dies. Barnabas
and Saul return home after famine service. Acts 12:25 And Barnabas
and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had completed their
service, bring with them John whose other name was Mark. How we
serve in small things will shed light on our usefulness in greater
things. (Luke 16:10)
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Upperclassmen Thursday start-up What is the best sermon you
have ever heard? Tell your 6:00 appointment.
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THEME THURSDAY PRAY THROUGH THE SCHOOL THEME AND HE SAID TO
HIM, Love the lord your god with all your heart AND with all your
soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first
commandment. AND a second is like it: you shall love your neighbor
as yourself. MT. 22:37-39
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Paul s Origin Story MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY NO
SCHOOL LABOR DAY ACTS 8-9 SAUL THE SLAUGHTERER ANANIAS GODS POWER
TO CHANGE PEOPLE ACTS 10-12 PETER & CORNELIUS SAULS PREP PERIOD
ACTS 13-14 ANTIOCH CHURCH PAULS 1 st MISSIONARY JOURNEY PAULS GRACE
SERMON ACTS 9-14 INTRO & ACTS 8-14QUIZ Reading Log Due THIS
WEEK IN NEW TESTAMENT LIT
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Paul s Origin Story ACTS CHAPTER 13 Acts 13:1-3 Leaders of the
Church of Antioch -Barnabas -Simeon (Niger) -Lucias of Cyrene
-Manaen -Saul The Holy Spirit selects Saul and Barnabas to go be
missionaries.
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Paul s Origin Story FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY Travelers- Saul,
Barnabas, John Mark Main Route- Cyprus and Turkey Distance
Traveled- 1,400 miles.
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Paul s Origin Story ACTS CHAPTER 13 Acts 13:6-12 Saul vs Elymas
the sorcerer Acts 13:9 The first time Saul is called Paul. Elymas
is blinded, the proconsul believes, John Mark goes home.
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Paul s Origin Story ACTS CHAPTER 13 Acts 13:13-41 Pauls first
recorded sermon. 1. Historical Narrative (v.16-25)- Credo of Israel
a. Addresses a mixed crowd of Jews and Gentiles b. Gods mighty acts
in Israels history c. Israelites view of Davids reign as the zenith
of prophecy d. Paul sees Jesus as the zenith of prophecy e.
Introduces John the Baptist as the forerunner of the One, in a way
the last of the prophets.
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Paul s Origin Story ACTS CHAPTER 13 Part 1- Accomplished the
encouragement the people sought. The God who acted in Israels past
has also acted in the most recent past to fulfill the promises of
the coming One in whom the promises of future blessings would
become present possibilities.
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Paul s Origin Story ACTS CHAPTER 13 2. Message of Salvation
(v.26-31) a. Again addresses a mixed crowd. It is for all. b. Lack
of recognition on the Jewish part of the Messiah. c. Crucifixion d.
Fact of the resurrection as an act of God. e. Witnesses of the
resurrection of Jesus. Part 2-Accomplished a full presentation of
the Gospel message.
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Paul s Origin Story ACTS CHAPTER 13 3.Argument from Scripture
(v32-37) a.God is a promise keeper. By raising up Jesus we receive
something. b.Psalm 2:7 is quoted to show Jesus was raised up by
God. c.Isaiah 55:3 is quoted to show God promised to raise Jesus.
d.Psalm 16:10 is used as analogy to prove Isaiah 55:3 Part 3-
Accomplished the Scripture support of Jesuss resurrection and by
that power all believers receive the blessing of resurrection as
well.
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Paul s Origin Story ACTS CHAPTER 13 4. Conclusion (v38-41)
a.Through Jesus forgiveness of sins is for you b.Through Jesus
everyone who believes is set free from sin. (Justified) c.Warning
from Habakkuk 1:5 Part 4- Accomplished giving the audience true
encouragement. Freedom and victory in Jesus Christ. Acts
13:42-43
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Paul s Origin Story ACTS CHAPTER 13 Acts 13:44-47 Reaction-
Powerful message. House packed the next week. Second message
rejected by Jews. Acts 13:48-52 Gentiles excited and receptive.
Rich and powerful run Paul and Barnabas out of town.
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Paul s Origin Story ACTS CHAPTER 14 Acts 14:1-7 Some people
like the news Some people really dont like the news. God gives Paul
the ability to do miracles as he tells people about grace. Mob
teams up to kill Paul and Barnabas. So they snuck away. Acts
14:8-18 Paul heals a crippled manleading to he and Barnabas being
worshipped as gods.
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Paul s Origin Story ACTS CHAPTER 14 Acts 14:19,20 Paul stoned
and left for dead. But he is not dead. Acts 14:21-23 People are
being transformed all around. Paul demonstrates his trust in God by
returning to the dangerous towns. Acts 14:24-28
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Paul s Origin Story NEXT UP PAUL WRITES A LETTER TO THE
GALATIANS !
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Upperclassmen Quizday start-up Please leave all your gear in
the back and turn in your notes.
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QUIZ PRAYER Lord, Help me remember what I know.
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Paul s Origin Story MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY NO
SCHOOL LABOR DAY ACTS 8-9 SAUL THE SLAUGHTERER ANANIAS GODS POWER
TO CHANGE PEOPLE ACTS 10-12 PETER & CORNELIUS SAULS PREP PERIOD
ACTS 13-14 ANTIOCH CHURCH PAULS 1 st MISSIONARY JOURNEY PAULS GRACE
SERMON ACTS 9-14 INTRO & ACTS 8-14QUIZ Reading Log Due THIS
WEEK IN NEW TESTAMENT LIT